Career Advancement Lead — Business & Finance

Care2Prevent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks an Assistant Director in Careers in Business to support undergraduate students and alumni pursuing finance and business careers. You will provide one-on-one advising, plan and run programs, and coordinate employer outreach and data reporting.

This role emphasizes student readiness, networking, and professional development within a leading liberal arts environment. Responsibilities include advising cohorts, organizing events, sourcing internships, conducting mock

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–7 years of related work experience.
• Experience developing and managing internship programs.
• Professional experience in corporate/financial services.
• Experience working with college-aged students or recent graduates.

Responsibilities

• Advise a cohort of 1st–4th year students in the undergraduate College.
• Source internships and job opportunities aligned with student interests.
• Conduct mock interviews, review resumes and cover letters, and coordinate interview programming.
• Develop program strategy for business and finance career readiness activities.
• Plan, design, and execute workshops and events, virtual or on-site, leveraging virtual platforms.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Teams

Counseling

Program Development

Career Development

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks an Assistant Director in Careers in Business to support undergraduate students and alumni pursuing finance and business careers. You will provide one-on-one advising, plan and run programs, and coordinate employer outreach and data reporting.

This role emphasizes student readiness, networking, and professional development within a leading liberal arts environment. Responsibilities include advising cohorts, organizing events, sourcing internships, conducting mock